Episode 15: On Membership and Mentorship
I’ll bring the wine: The 37th annual Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild (CWG) Auction takes place on 2 October 2021.
Established in 1982, the CWG is a collective of some of South Africa’s most renowned winemakers.
The CWG and its members are investing in the future, through the Cape Winemakers Guild and its Protégé Programme. Through these vehicles, Nedbank, the Guild, its members and supporters invest in the Mentorship and vital skills transfer that will empower a future generation of winemakers.
The two-week online CWG Protégé Programme Auction, hosted by Bonhams is live from 17 September-4 October.
The 2021 Nedbank CWG Auction is live on Bonhams on Bonhams on 2 October.
2021 marks the inaugural auction for Samantha O’Keefe and JD Pretorius (at Warwick). Three members sing their swan song: Jacques Borman, Jeff Grier and Jeremy Walker.
Pop of Culture: Pairing Miles Mossop’s Maximilian 2018 with an exceptional novel - His Only Wife by Peace Adzo Medie
The Dish: A tribute to Mrs Marais, whom I paid tribute to on Teacher’s Day, 5 October 2020.
A toast to the Nedbank CWG Protégé Programme and Gladys Brown, Assistant Winemaker who has been mentored by Jeremy Walker at Grangehurst
